No springs Kent, just make sure you pull it up level, that is at the same rate both ends. It is kinda heavy I suppose (because you're leaning over to do it) but I'm used to it. The cables (looms) are designed to 'give' as it rises so there shouldn't be a problem if you go slowly.
--- In yamahacs80@yahoogroups.com, omegacode80 <omegacode80@...> wrote:
>
> Thanks Tom! Is it really heavy when you're pulling it up? Is there a
> spring mechanism that lifts it once you unscrew the bolts? I haven't
> studied the anatomy of the side rails too carefully yet. Just opened
> up the case and started looking around.
>
> I'm sure I'm gonna have to carefully make sure no cables get caught up
> on anything.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Kent
>
>
> On Apr 5, 2009, at 12:10 PM, Quazimodo wrote:
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> > Hi Kent,
> > Two bolts will need to be undone (one either side) and then the
> > whole rack just slides up and locks by itself. To lower, you just
> > raise it slightly (so it un-locks) and then gently lower it back down.
> >
> > Cheers
> > TOM
> >
> > --- In yamahacs80@yahoogroups.com, omegacode80 <omegacode80@>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi Everyone,
> > >
> > > After mastering the M-board tuning procedure on my CS-50 I am now
> > > ready to tackle the tuning procedure for my CS-80.
> > >
> > > Can anyone provide pointers on how to safely raise the circuit board
> > > rack in to the "tuning" position? I don't see a procedure for doing
> > > this in the service manual.
> > >
> > > Cheers,
> > >
> > > Kent
> > > New York, NY
> > >
> >
> >
> >
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